I realize that this topic has probably been beat to death, but as a novice, I just had to ask. I'm taking another digital class this semester, and trying to get into a 35mm film photography class. The latter is a prerequiste for a large format class that I eventually hope to take. Any way, I know I will need to obtain a light meter at some point.
I'm assuming that whatever model I end up with, it should be multifunctional e.g. be able to measure, incident, relected, flash, etc.
Problem is: which model/brand? Sekonic vs. Gossen vs. ?? Analog vs. Digital
Is this a personal preference, one of those brand loyalty choices, or All the above?
From what I know, there is not really a good solution the includes flash metering and spot metering, [...]
That would be Sekonic L758-DR.
Hey watch it, I have a L358, who are you calling a cult ?Find a friend that has one, and play with theirs. If you don't have a friend with one, find a local camera shop that will let you play around with one in the store. Nothing beats hands on experience before you buy.
By the way, the Sekonic L-358 seems to have a cult following.
Hey watch it, I have a L358, who are you calling a cult ?
At least I'm a useful cult.Don't take offense Benji, he's just being diffi (cult, that is)
I have a Gossen Lunapro SBC ( Profisix) and a Western Euromaster I've had for more than twenty years they are both fine meters but since I bought the Sekonic L358 about a year ago I haven't used either of them, and am thinking of selling both of them Jeff because the Sekonic is such a versatile meter , is so quick and easy to use, and can take up to nine light readings remember them, and average them at the touch of a button in either ambient or flash light or a mixture of the two, telling you what proportion of the reading is from each, I'm very impressed with it.I like my Gossen Luna Pro F.
Jeff
The Sekonic L-358 sounds like a helluva meter, but geez, it's kinda pricey isn't it? I reckon I can do the calcs in my head and not complain too much with the money I've saved using my Luna Pro.[/QUOTE
They are quite expensive, but pro quality meters always have been, the Gossen Lunapro SBC when I bought it new more than twenty years ago was just as costly relatively.
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